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This beautiful period property rests in the town of Ambleside within the Lake District National Park. En-suite. Cinema room. Woodburning stove. Grasmere 4 miles; Windermere 4.8 miles; Keswick 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1016150)

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7 nights from £1868

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A stylish, four-bedroom barn conversion resting in Aldingham near Ulverston, Cumbria. Hot tub. Countryside views. Close to beach. Near National Park. Ulverston 6 miles; Barrow-in-Furness 6.8 miles; Lakeside 15.8 miles; Windermere 22.9 miles. (Ref. 1115119)

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7 nights from £1293

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Birkwray Barn, a beautifully-luxurious, three-storey abode situated in Outgate near Hawkshead in Cumbria, with a woodburning stove and countryside views. Ambleside 3.8 miles; Kendal 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1162435)

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7 nights from £1218

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A superb Grade II listed house resting in Penrith, near Ullswater, Cumbria. En-suite bathrooms. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Carlisle 17.7 miles; Keswick 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1078897)

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7 nights from £1662

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Penny Bridge House is an elegant, six-bedroom home resting in Penny Bridge near Ulverston, Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Games room. Near National Park. Coniston Water 8.2 miles; Lake Windermere 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1130855)

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7 nights from £2070

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Stunning cottage on the sought-after Graythwaite Estate. En-suites. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Lake Windermere 0.3 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 3.5 miles; Ambleside 9.4 miles. (Ref. 1061172)

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7 nights from £1462

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Briars Lee, a stunning, reverse-level holiday home in Bowness-On-Windermere in Cumbria. Garden with pond. Hot tub. Unique home. View of Lake Windermere. Windermere Train Station 2 miles: Ambleside 5.9 miles; Kendal 9 miles. (Ref. 1133209)

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7 nights from £1607

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A magnificent, mid-terrace house resting in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. Near a lake. Near a railway station. Ample off-road parking. Ambleside 5.8 miles; Kendal 9.6 miles. (Ref. 1083699)

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7 nights from £963

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Set is the spectacular scenery of the Borrowdale valley, this well-appointed 200 year old traditional Lakeland farmhouse offers excellent accommodation for family and friends through the year. With pretty cottage garden and private parking for two cars. Five minutes walk to local pub, shop 5 miles. (Ref. 1041301)

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7 nights from £810

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A spectacular four-bedroom detached holiday home settled in Bowness-On-Windermere in Cumbria. Open-plan. Ground-floor living. Off-road parking. Close to lake. Ambleside 5.8 miles; Kendal 9 miles. (Ref. 1100192)

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7 nights from £1908

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A grand, characterful four-bedroom cottage, resting in Outgate near Hawkshead, Cumbria. Original features. Within Lake District National Park. Large private garden. Countryside views. Dog-friendly. Ambleside 4 miles; Kendal 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1064500)

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7 nights from £1702

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An arresting detached dwelling sitting at the centre of excitement within the town of Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. Outstanding sea views. Period features. En-suites. Newby Bridge 6.5 miles; Milnthorpe 11 miles; Kendal 13.6 miles. (Ref. 1024036)

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  • Games room

7 nights from £2461

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A spectacular, detached house resting in the Borrowdale Valley near Rosthwaite, Cumbria. Bedrooms with en-suites. Woodburning stoves. Large garden. Keswick 7.6 miles. (Ref. 1064519)

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7 nights from £1883

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A stunning, large cottage resting near Appleby-In-Westmorland. Off-road parking. Private garden. Pets welcome. WiFi. Appleby-in-Westmorland 4 miles; Penrith 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1020363)

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7 nights from £764

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A stunning, three-bedroom property in Bowness-On-Windermere, close to Lake Windermere and all the shops & restaurants. Off-road parking. Windermere Train Station 1.6 miles: Ambleside 5.7 miles; Kendal 10.1 miles. (Ref. 1119883)

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7 nights from £1410

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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Outstanding 5 star property less than 150 yards from the centre of Ambleside. Every luxury provided including 4 stunning en-suite bedrooms and fabulous kitchen. (Ref. 1042146)

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7 nights from £1284

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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Superb contemporary Lakeland home. Four bedrooms, all with en-suites and TVs. Underfloor heating to bathrooms. Two patios. Off road parking for 4 cars. Pub 6 min walk. Lake Windermere and Waterhead Pier 1.2 miles. (Ref. 1053392)

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7 nights from £1415

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Superb spacious character luxury stone, terraced cottage. Private terrace courtyard garden with hot tub. Woodburning stove, beams, all en-suite bedrooms with Smart TVs. Newby Bridge 2.5 miles. (Ref. 938717)

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7 nights from £1321

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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A gorgeous semi-detached cottage nestled on the outskirts of Carnforth, Lancashire. Games room. En-suite. WiFi. Capernwray 2.9 miles; Morecambe 6.6 miles; Lake District National Park 11.9 miles. (Ref. 986936)

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7 nights from £441

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This well-positioned four-bedroom abode rests in Coniston, Cumbria. Stunning views. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Hawkshead 4.9 miles; Ambleside 7.6 miles. (Ref. 1115131)

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7 nights from £1000

Are you looking for a destination that appeals to adults and children alike? Look no further than the Lake District for your next family holiday, a haven for all things outdoors.

Located in the north of England, this National Park is perfect for a family holiday. The kids will love exploring and using up their boundless energy as much as the adults will appreciate the ever-changing and stunning backdrop.

A family break in the Lake District is the perfect base for a holiday full of adventure, exploration and, most importantly, spending quality time together. Explore the outstanding National Park, the second largest of its kind in the UK, offering more than 4,000 square kilometres of stunningly preserved land to appreciate. Climb Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, try a range of water sports at Lake Windemere, the country's largest natural lake, and follow the fascinating footsteps of both William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.

Browse this great selection of family-friendly cottages in the Lake District; from traditional cottages amidst copious, rural scenery and inviting coastal hideaways to properties right in the heart of the vibrant centres of thriving towns, such as Keswick, Kendal and Bowness-on-Windermere. If you still haven't found what you're looking for, check out the full list of family holiday cottages in the UK.